AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIllinois Environmental Backstop: Gov. JB Pritzker signed three new laws aimed at insulating Illinois from federal environmental rollbacks, including a “Federal Backstop” measure to prevent automatic adoption of weaker federal rules, plus an Environmental Justice framework and stronger PFAS protections for drinking water. Water Security: A new Illinois proposal would require the state’s 1,700 community water systems to report cyberattacks to emergency agencies, after recent hacks raised alarms about whether residents can trust tap water. Stormwater Strain in Chicago: Heavy rain has pushed the Chicago region’s deep tunnel system and the McCook reservoir near capacity again, prompting another Overflow Action Day urging residents to cut water use. Parks Advocacy: Friends of the Parks honored Promontory Point Conservancy and Washington Park supervisor Janie Collins for protecting and stewarding South Side green space. Soil Health in Ogle County: An Aug. 19 field day will highlight conservation practices that improve soil health and farm profitability, with local producer results. Local Wildlife Habitat: A Wisconsin abandoned railway corridor has rebounded into a green corridor linking forests, wetlands, and wildlife habitat.
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